Replace Ceiling Drywall
Take care not to screw down too hard.
Replace ceiling drywall. Apply drywall adhesive to the joists. Use ceiling grade gypsum board to replace your ceiling drywall. The cost to replace ceiling drywall starts at 3 86 4 77 per square foot but can vary significantly with site conditions and options.
Hanging the new. Before you begin removing the ceiling drywall take out the insulation if possible. Installing the new drywall 1.
The large size of the drywall makes it. If they re glued directly on it will take some extra effort to. Take measurements to determine how much drywall is needed.
First i go around the perimeter and cut throug. Remove the old drywall. All the old drywall is.
Dry fit the sheetrock onto the ceiling make any adjustments you need then use 1 1 4 drywall screws to attach it to the joists. With the area clear you can see the perimeter of the drywall to be removed. The average cost to replace a drywall ceiling is 2 to 4 per square foot while replastering a ceiling costs 5 to 15 per square foot.
See typical tasks and time to replace ceiling drywall along with per unit costs and material requirements. Instructions clear out the attic insulation. Gypsum board is much lighter than the standard.